In this episode we discuss...

• Alan’s background in the Navy and personal journey in the nuclear space
• The role and history of ORNL in the Manhattan Project and across the broader nuclear field
• Information that can be shared from Navy nuclear experiences to the private sector
• Characteristics of plutonium 238 and reasons for use
• The evolution of radioactive waste disposal
• Alan’s work as Associate Laboratory Director at ORNL
• Creating and implementing a long-term strategic plan for ORNL
• Development of radio isotopes in other industries, like actinium 225 for targeted alpha therapy in cancer treatment
• Development and production of californium 222
• A deep dive into the Transformational Challenge Reactor Project
• Learnings and innovation from accelerated deployment and advanced manufacturing techniques